Arts and Crafts

Sri Lanka is a landmark destination when it comes to arts and crafts. The islanders have been creating various products – masks, jewelry, pots, containers, clothes etc. – from time immemorial. While you can buy most of these during your shopping spree in Colombo, it takes one to actually visit the place of its creation to see the magic work. The colours and creativity run way back to the king’s times; heritage and tradition are paramount when it comes to Sri Lankan arts and crafts. Masks are in Ambalangoda, Cane and pottery (clay products) can be viewed and bought en route Colombo to Kandy, Laksha (Lacquer work), batik and coir products, island wide. Beeralu can be found in the southern province and brass works with jewelry, in central province. You can observe how these are made, try your hand with a wheel and purchase some of it, to not only take as a souvenir but also as a memoir of your encounter with a distinct and proud cultural heritage.